TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET

ER70S-2 CARBON STEEL WELDING WIRE

SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE: AISI/AWS A5.18 & ASME SFA 5.18 ER70S-2

APPLICATION: ER70S-2 is a triple deoxidized (Aluminum, Titanium, Zirconium) welding wire designed for welding over
rust and mill scale.
NOMINAL COMPOSITION:
Carbon 0.07% max. Copper 0.50 % max. Manganese 0.90-1.40 %
Silicon 0.40-0.70% Sulfur 0.035 % max. Phosphorus 0.025 % max.
Nickel 0.15 % max. Chromium 0.15 % max. Vanadium 0.03% max.
Molybdenum 0.15 % max. Titanium 0.05-.15 % Zirconium 0.02-.12 %
Aluminum 0.05-.15 % Iron Balance
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Density lbs/cu in .283
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AS WELDED
Tensile Strength (psi) 78,000 Elongation in 2 25%
Yield Strength (psi) 60,000

* RECOMMENDED WELDING PARAMETERS:

GMAW(MIG) Parameters (DC Reverse Polarity) Electrode Positive Spray transfer:
Wire Dia. Amps Volts Argon/ 1-5% O2 Wire Feed ipm
.023 85-170 23-27 25 360-620
.030 135-230 24-28 25 390-670
.035 165-300 24-28 30 360-520
.045 200-375 24-30 30-35 210-390
1/16 275-500 24-32 40 150-360
3/32 300-600 24-33 50 75-125
GTAW (Tig) Parameters (DCSP) 2 %Thoriated Tungsten Electrode negative
Material Tungsten dia .Filler Wire Size Amps Gas Cup Argon(cfh)
1/16 1/16 1/16 100-140 3/8 20
3/32 1/16 1/16 100-160 3/8 20
1/8 3/32 1/16 125-200 7/16 20
3/16 3/32 3/32 150-250 7/16 25
1/4 1/8 1/8 150-250 1/2 25
3/8 1/8 1/8 150-275 1/2 25
1/2 1/8 1/8 150-300 1/2 25
All parameters are suggested as basic guidelines and will vary depending on joint design number of passes,
and other factors.

SAFETY INFORMATION:
WARNING: PROTECT yourself and others. Read and understand this information. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.
HEAT RAYS (INFRARED RADIATION) from flame or hot metal can injure eyes.
Before use, read and understand the manufacturers instructions, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and your employer's safety practices.
Keep your head out of fumes.
Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the flame, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general area.
Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami,
Florida 33126; OSHA Safety and Health Standards, available from the U.S. Government Office, Washington, DC 20402
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